‘ ¥ T.O. 1C-7A-1 | 2 FLIGHT MANUAL Hien Woesod fe - USAF SERIES 557 7S : i C-7A Met - 1967 AIRCRAFT -Fon03.72:0-1406.0001 ‘THIS MANUAL Is INCOMPLETE. ‘SEE INDEX 7.0. 01-19 FOR CUR WITHOUT T.0,10-7A4-1 RENT STATUS OF FLIGHT MANUAL, SAFETY SUPPLEMENTS, OPERA. ‘TIONAL SUPPLEMENTS AND FLIGHT FORCE PERSONNEL CLEARED FOR CREW CHECKLICT. OPERATION OF SUGJECT AIRCRAFT. } \ Published under authority of the Secretary of the Avr Force 1 OCTOBER 1970 — CHANGE 7 — 10 OCTOBER 197410.1074 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Insert latest changed pages; dispose of superseded pages in accordance with applicable regulations. 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Ne. Ne. No. No. No. xa. 4 rae x8) xX x0 x10 xu. 12 pbwowsosawmmmccwooucscae Change? B/C blank)e @e ye ees presses paisa tee0.10704 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I DESCHIPTION fens, gah. tieeen Samet A SECTION IL NORMAL PROCEDURES .... ma — a1 SECTION 111 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ....... si at SECTION IV AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ... . Ha SECTION V OPERATING LIMITATIONS . . . mn ‘ - Bah SECTION VI FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS .. 61 SECTION VII SYSTEMS OPERATION ...........-. a SECTION VII CREWDUTIES ......... ee eee = BL SECTION IX ALL WEATAER OPERATION acetone See Sere IN ORDER THAT YOU WILL GAIN THE MAXIMUM BENEFITS FROM THIS MANUAL, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INTRODUCTION CAREFULLY. SCOPE ‘This manual contains the necessary information for safe and efficient operation of the C-7A aircraft. These instructions provide you with a general knowledge of the aircraft, ite characteristics, and specific normal and emergency operating procedures. Your flying experience is recognized, and therefore, basic flight principles are avoided. This manual provides the best possible operating instnictions under most circumstances; however, multiple emergencies, adverse weather, terrain, ete, may require modification of the procedures, PERMISSIBLE OPERATIONS ‘The Flight Manusl takes @ positive approach and normally states only what you can do. Unusual operations or configurations (such as asymmetrical loading) are prohibited unless specifically covered herein. Clear- ance must be obtained from Warner Robins ALC, MMEAP before any questionable operation is attempted. which is not specifically permitted in this manual. SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL SUPPLEMENTS Information involving safety will be promptly forwarded to you by Safety Supplements. TWX-type Safety Supplements covering loss of life (called Interim Safety Supplemonis), will got to you in 48 hours; those concerning serious damage to equipment within 10 days by mail (in a formal printed form). Operational information not involving safety but of an urgent nature will be forwarded to you by Operational Supplements, These will he forwarded by TWX (interim) or by mail (formal), depencling upon the urgency of the information, Interim supplements are normally replaced by formal printed supplements at an early date, Formal printed supplements are identified by red lettars “SS” for safety supplements and black letters Change? iT0.1C7AA “OS” for operational supplements printed around the borders of the pages. The currency of Safety Supplements and Operational Supplements affecting your aircraft and Flight Manual can he determined by referring to the Weekly Index of Safety Supplements (1.0. 0-1-1-8). The title block of each supplement: and the title page of this manual should also be checked to determine the effect they may have on existing supplements. You must remain constantly aware of the status of all supplements — current supplements must be complied with, but there is no point in restricting your operation by complying with a replaced or rescinded supplement. As a further aid, supploment records for both Safety Supplements and Operational Supplements are included in this manual following the A page; however, these records can be only as ceurrent as this manual. CHECKLISTS. ‘The Flight Manual contains the normal and emergency procedures. The checklists have been issued as separaie technical orders. Line items in the Flight Manual and checklists are identical as pertains to ar- rangement and item number. The checklists are designed for use with binders having plastic envelopes into which the individual pages are placed. For T.0. number and date of the checklist applicable to this manual refer to T.0. 0-1-1-3. Order the checklist as you would any technical order. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES The following definitions apply io WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES found throughout this manual, Operating procedures, techniques, ete, which will result in personal injury oF loss of life if not carefully followed. PeaurioN } Opersting prooedures, techniques, ete, which will sult in damage to equipment If not carefully followed. NOTE An operating procedure, technique, ete, which is considered essential to emphasize, YOUR RESPONSIBILITY — TO LET US KNOW. very effort is made to keep the Flight Manual current. Review conferences with operating personnel and a constant review of accident and flight test reporis assure inclusion of the latest data in the manual However, we cannon correct an error unless we know of its existence. In this regard, itis essential that yout do your part. Commenis, corrections, and questions regarding this manual or any phase of the Flight Manual program are welcomed, ‘These should be forwarded on AF Form 847 through your Command [Headquarters to Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, ATTN: MMEAP, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia 31098, i Change 7To. 10704 the aircraft ‘ily blank)ae ba SeT0.1¢7A-1 SECTION | DESCRIPTION TABLE OF CONTENTS: ‘THE AIRCRAFT... ENGINES : 12 Hines Se ee O11 SYSTEM. a. 1a FUEL SYSTEM... 1a ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM... 1-14 HYDRAULIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS. FLIGHT CONTROLS WING FLAPS.. ‘THE AIRCRAFT. ‘The de Havilland C-7A is an all metal, high wing, land based monoplane powered by two reciprocating engines with full feathering, hydromatic propellers. Reverse thrast is available for aerodynamic braking on the ground. The aircraft has a fully retractable tricycle landing gear and an eleetrically operated cargo door and ramp located on the aft. end of the fuselage. The C-7A can land and take-off on short runways and semi-prepared strips. INTERIOR ‘The fuselage is divided into the cargo compartment and the flight compartment. A sliding door Separates the two compartments. The cargo compartment capacity in addition to the flight mechanic is 31 passengers or 25 paratroops and equipment. The capacity of the NATO configuration for aeromedical evacuation is 20 litters with one attendant. The AD205 LANDING GEAR... 1.31 NOSEWHEEL STEERING 1-80 WHEEL BRAKES SYSTEM 1 INSTRUMENTS EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT 1-88 MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT. 142 ENTRANCE DOORS.. 1-42 SEATS 142 AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT .. 1-43 configuration is 14 litters with 11 seats available for ambulatory patients and medical attendants. AIRCRAFT DIMENSIONS, ‘The principal dimensions of the aircraft are: * Wing Span. 95 ft. Sin, Longth 74. Oin, Hoight 31 ft. 9in, ‘Tread of outer landing gear wheels 25 ft. 8 1/2 in. Cargo Compartment Length ) 345 in. Width (without buffer boards) _73 1/2 in. Height (without center anchor line cable) Sin. "